Virtuos

Lead Game Designer

Posted 13 Hours Ago

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2 Locations

In-Office or Remote

Entry level

Gaming • Software

The Role

Leads game design across the development lifecycle, defining creative vision, guidelines, goals, workflows, and player experiences. Manages and mentors designers, coordinates with production and cross-functional teams, reviews gameplay, and uses player feedback and data to refine content. Requires strong gameplay design, prototyping, tuning, testing, progression and balance knowledge, plus experience shipping mobile games and enthusiasm for football and sports games.

Summary Generated by Built In

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. 

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the creative director and other members of the project’s management team to define the vision for the game
Work directly with the Design Manager and Producer to define the designers' workload and processes necessary
Create documents and visual materials that clearly communicate design ambitions
Create creative guidelines
Define clear goals for designers at different stages of a project
Lead the team through the development of different types of console game
Run regular game review sessions and other data-gathering exercises in order to gather the information necessary to refine and polish the game experience
Mentor designers throughout the project as well as other designers in the department
Serve the team as an expert on competitive products and as an advocate for our core audience
Work with the Design Manager to grow the Design Department: participate in interviews, evaluations and training

Qualifications

Strong gameplay design skills, with experience creating engaging content, challenges, quests and mini-game modes.
Experience developing and shipping mobile games, ideally including live events and ongoing content updates.
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, taking ownership from concept through implementation and launch.
Ability to lead day-to-day delivery, prioritize tasks and coordinate with design, engineering, art and QA teams.
Strong communication skills, including presenting design proposals to clients and turning feedback into clear actions.
Hands-on experience with design tools and content implementation, including prototyping, tuning and testing.
Understanding of progression, rewards, game balance and player engagement.
Ability to use player feedback and gameplay data to improve content after release.
A passion for football (soccer) and an understanding of its rules, tactics and fan culture.
Sports-game experience is a strong advantage.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

The award-winning Virtuos Shanghai studio was founded in late 2004, the first of six game development studios located internationally and the former headquarters of the group before its relocation to Singapore in 2018.

Staffed by a multicultural group of talents, the studio specializes in providing full-stack game development and co-development services, including technical support for art and engineering. Virtuos Shanghai is also the base of operations for multiple Art teams working on the world’s top triple-A projects.

About the Team

• Work alongside industry veterans

• A total of 14 different nationalities working together

• Live and work in an exciting, cosmopolitan city

• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA games

• Customized training programs and regular workshops

• Group fitness, wellness activities

• Reasonable and flexible working hours

• Gaming corners with consoles and canteens on every floor

• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff

• Relocation support provided

• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Skills Required

Strong gameplay design skills, including creating engaging content, challenges, quests, and mini-game modes
Experience developing and shipping mobile games
Experience with live events and ongoing content updates
Ability to work autonomously and own work from concept through implementation and launch
Ability to lead day-to-day delivery, prioritize tasks, and coordinate with design, engineering, art, and QA teams
Strong communication skills, including presenting design proposals and converting feedback into clear actions
Hands-on experience with design tools and content implementation, including prototyping, tuning, and testing
Understanding of progression, rewards, game balance, and player engagement
Ability to use player feedback and gameplay data to improve post-release content
Passion for football and understanding of its rules, tactics, and fan culture
Sports-game experience